Celebrating Día de los Muertos with Spirits: Join the Art of the Cocktail

This November 1st, join us for a truly spirited evening at the Art of the Cocktail class as we celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with an array of extraordinary Mexican spirits. Our Día de los Muertos event will be a special homage to life, memory, and the rich traditions of Mexico, featuring premium spirits like Casa Lotos Sotol and LALO Tequila that capture the heart and soul of Mexican culture. Come raise a glass with us and experience a night filled with flavor, culture, and a touch of the divine.

Día de los Muertos: A Time to Toast with the Spirits

Día de los Muertos is a beloved Mexican tradition where families and friends honor their loved ones who have passed on. Through altars, decorated graves, food, and drink, the holiday brings together the living and the dead in a beautiful celebration of life. It’s fitting that we honor this holiday by celebrating the “spirits” of Mexico, from the untamed flavors of sotol to the refined elegance of tequila. After all, what better way to toast to memory and life than with a drink that embodies Mexico’s cultural heritage?

The Art of the Cocktail Día de los Muertos Event: What to Expect

Our Día de los Muertos Art of the Cocktail class is designed to transport you to the heart of Mexico, where tradition, innovation, and spirit meet. Held on the evening of November 1st, this immersive event offers the perfect chance to celebrate life, remember loved ones, and connect with the vibrant culture of Mexico.

• Date: Wednesday, November 1

• Time: 6:00 - 9:00 PM

• Location: 120 E 28th St, New York, NY 10016

• Optional After-Party Dinner: Cap off the night with a family-style dinner at Sweetbriar, where you’ll enjoy dishes inspired by the flavors of Mexico and have the opportunity to connect with the event’s bar team​.

A Toast to Tradition with Casa Lotos Sotol and LALO Tequila

For this special event, we’re thrilled to feature two exceptional Mexican spirits that each have their own rich stories, flavors, and histories to share.

Casa Lotos Sotol: The Untamed Spirit of the Desert

• Casa Lotos Sotol is crafted from the dasylirion plant—known as the "desert spoon"—which grows wild in the arid deserts of Chihuahua. With flavors of herbs, maple, pine, and green peppercorn, this unique spirit is smooth yet complex, making it perfect for both sipping and mixing. Made by fourth-generation distillers, Casa Lotos reflects a deep respect for tradition and sustainability, with each plant carefully harvested to allow regrowth for future generations.

• The resilience and untamed quality of sotol capture the enduring spirit of Día de los Muertos—a celebration that honors resilience, life, and memory through flavors that speak of the land.

LALO Tequila: The Pure Expression of Agave

• From the Jalisco Highlands, LALO Tequila brings us a pure, unaged blanco tequila crafted from Highland agave, deep well water, and Champagne yeast. Founded by Eduardo “Lalo” González, grandson of one of Mexico’s most respected tequila producers, LALO Tequila is a tribute to traditional craftsmanship and quality. With notes of sweet potato, citrus, and tropical fruits, it’s a bright, clean spirit that celebrates Mexico’s natural flavors.

• Just as Día de los Muertos celebrates the beauty of heritage, LALO Tequila is a proud expression of Mexican tradition, refined to bring out the natural purity of agave.

Spirit-Inspired Cocktails to Savor

During our Día de los Muertos Art of the Cocktail class, you’ll not only enjoy these premium spirits neat but also learn how to create spirit-inspired cocktails that honor Mexican heritage and flavors. Here are two signature cocktails we’ll be mixing up:

"Memoria" with Casa Lotos Sotol

• Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Casa Lotos Sotol

  • 1 oz fresh lime juice

  • 1/2 oz agave syrup

  • 1/2 oz pineapple juice

  • Pinch of smoked salt

• Directions: Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wheel and a pinch of smoked salt.

• Flavor Profile: This cocktail brings out the herbal and earthy notes of Casa Lotos Sotol, complemented by the brightness of pineapple and a hint of smoke—a perfect representation of the balance between life and memory.

"Vida Dulce" with LALO Tequila

• Ingredients:

  • 2 oz LALO Tequila

  • 1/2 oz fresh grapefruit juice

  • 1/2 oz fresh lime juice

  • 1/4 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey and water)

  • Splash of soda water

• Directions: Shake the tequila, grapefruit, lime, and honey syrup with ice, then strain into a highball glass with fresh ice. Top with soda water and garnish with a grapefruit twist.

• Flavor Profile: The sweet and citrusy notes of this cocktail enhance the tropical flavors of LALO Tequila, creating a bright, refreshing drink that celebrates the joy and vibrancy of life.

Why This Event is Perfect for Día de los Muertos

Día de los Muertos is a time to embrace life, honor the past, and savor the present—and what better way to do so than with cocktails crafted from spirits that embody the heart of Mexico? Our Art of the Cocktail class is not just a drink-tasting event; it’s an experience that brings people together through shared memories, flavors, and stories.

Here’s what makes our Día de los Muertos event so special:

• Connection to Tradition: Learn about the history of sotol and tequila and how these spirits have shaped Mexican culture over centuries.

• Sustainable Craftsmanship: Casa Lotos Sotol and LALO Tequila are crafted with a commitment to the environment, honoring the earth’s gifts just as Día de los Muertos honors the gifts of life.

• Hands-On Mixology: Get behind the bar and make your own cocktails using premium ingredients, learning techniques you can take home to create lasting memories.

Don’t Miss Out on This Spirited Celebration

Tickets for our Día de los Muertos Art of the Cocktail class are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot for this special event. Celebrate the spirit of Mexico, experience the craftsmanship of Casa Lotos Sotol and LALO Tequila, and enjoy an evening filled with culture, flavors, and the joyful remembrance that makes Día de los Muertos so unique.

Join us as we raise our glasses to the spirits that connect us, bridging life, memory, and tradition. ¡Salud!